Innovative Research Award

Watheq Salih is a researcher affiliated with the Scientific Research Commission in Iraq whose scholarly profile includes research activity in the field of photocatalysis. The available bibliometric information associated with the researcher identifies nine indexed documents, 38 citations, and an h-index of 4. These indicators provide a quantitative overview of publication activity and scholarly citation impact within the indexed research record. [1]

Abstract

This article presents an academic recognition profile of Watheq Salih, affiliated with the Scientific Research Commission in Iraq, in relation to the Innovative Research Award of the International Research Chemistry Awards. The profile summarizes available bibliometric indicators, including nine indexed documents, 38 citations, and an h-index of 4, together with the researcher’s identified subject specialization in photocatalysis. [1]

Keywords

Watheq Salih; Innovative Research Award; Photocatalysis; Chemical Research; Catalysis; Photocatalytic Materials; Scientific Research Commission; Iraq; Research Innovation; Research Impact; Scholarly Publications; Citation Analysis; Academic Research; Sustainable Chemistry; Photochemistry; Environmental Catalysis; Advanced Chemical Research; Scopus Researcher; ORCID Profile; Scientific Contributions; International Research Chemistry Awards. [2]

Introduction

Photocatalysis represents an important area of chemical research concerned with catalytic processes activated or influenced by light. Research in this field can involve fundamental catalytic mechanisms, material development, reaction pathways, and applications related to chemical transformation and environmental or energy-oriented technologies.[1]

Research Profile

Watheq Salih is affiliated with the Scientific Research Commission in Iraq. The available researcher information identifies photocatalyst-related research as the principal subject area associated with this recognition profile. The Scopus Author ID assigned to the researcher is 57202451875, providing a persistent identifier used for the organization of indexed scholarly records within the Scopus database.  [3]

Research Contributions

The research profile associated with Watheq Salih is situated within the area of photocatalysis, a field that examines the interaction between light and catalytic systems to promote or modify chemical reactions. Scientific work in this area may contribute to the development of improved catalytic materials, enhanced reaction efficiency, and a broader understanding of photo-induced chemical processes. [3]

Publications

The available Scopus profile information identifies nine indexed documents associated with Watheq Salih. These records constitute the bibliometric publication base referenced in this academic recognition profile. Individual publication titles, journal information, author lists, and digital object identifiers should be consulted through the corresponding indexed author and publication records for the most current bibliographic details.[4]

Research Impact

Citation counts indicate the number of recorded citations associated with indexed research outputs, while the h-index combines publication productivity and citation distribution into a single bibliometric measure. These indicators are commonly used as descriptive measures of scholarly visibility and should be interpreted with consideration of disciplinary differences, publication age, and database coverage. [2]

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award category is relevant to researchers whose academic profiles demonstrate documented engagement with scientific research and identifiable contributions within a defined field of study. Watheq Salih’s profile presents an established connection to photocatalysis together with an indexed publication and citation record that can be considered within the context of academic recognition. [3]

Conclusion

Specialization in photocatalysis. The supplied bibliometric information reports nine indexed documents, 38 citations, and an h-index of 4. Together with persistent researcher identifiers and the stated scientific subject area, these elements provide a structured overview of the research profile in relation to the Innovative Research Award of the International Research Chemistry Awards. [4]

External Links

• ORCID Profile
• Scopus Author Profile
• International Research Chemistry Awards

References

1. 1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Watheq Salih, Author ID 57202451875. Scopus.
      https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57202451875
   2. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID record: 0000-0002-5750-7959. ORCID.
      https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5750-7959
   3. International Research Chemistry Awards. (n.d.)
      https://researchchemistry.org
   4. Abed, N. E., Salih, W. K., & Abed, M. M. (2026). Novel APTES-functionalized hybrid adsorbent derived from Barhi date pit AC/N-rGO: Surface adsorption engineering for superior H₂S and CO₂ separation. Separation and Purification Technology, 388, 136679. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2025.136679